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The Head of Medusa.
The Head of Medusa.
- Source :
- JAMA Psychiatry; Jun2014, Vol. 71 Issue 6, p614-615, 2p
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- The article discusses the mythical story of the proud virgin Medusa. Topics mentioned include how Medusa was raped by Neptune, the god of the sea, why Minerva, the goddess of wisdom hated Medusa thus turning her hair into foul snakes and the killing of Medusa by the hero Perseus. It also presented the oil painting "The Head of Medusa" of painter Peter Paul Rubens and collaborator Frans Snyders.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2168622X
- Volume :
- 71
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- JAMA Psychiatry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 96367764
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2013.2735